What's the Daihatsu Terios like?

I like the Daihatsu Terios, but don't know much about them. Are they reliable? And are parts easy to get?

Louise Connolly (Cork)

Jul 2013 Filed under: choosing used car

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Expert answer

Hi Louise,

Well, in terms of reliability and solidity there aren't any major issues to report. Daihatsu is owned by Toyota and the most significant fact is probably that Toyota sells the current Terios under its own badge in Japan. Parts could be a small issue as Daihatsu has departed the Irish market following several years of falling sales, but independent retailers such as MicksGarage.ie can provide most of the major bits and pieces. Just check and make sure that any previous owner hasn't bashed panels and underlying mechanical parts in off-road use, and make sure that the cabin is in good shape as it's full of cheap plastics that mark and scratch easily.

Neil Briscoe - Complete Car Adviser
@neilmbriscoe